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Sports Cards Pricing/Value....
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:02 pm
I know these threads used to come up ever so often, but it's been a while since I've seen one. Anyway, just came across ALL of my old cards. I was a huge nerd about it growing up and kept them very well organized and of course in mint condition. Of course 50% or more of my collection comes from the extremely over saturated market of the late 80's early 90's, but I also have a good percentage of gems going back to the 60's and 70's.
Today, I have no clue how to estimate their value. My last becket dates back to like 93. I was wondering if maybe there is some awesome, universal price guide I could find somewhere on the intrawebz to help me get an idea of what I'm looking at. Been kind if googling certain cards and getting eBay prices, but those vary hugely. I have a friend that's very interested in buying a majority of them, and although the more I look at them and realize that they almost have a priceless, nostalgic value to me.... I'd still love to know what they'd be worth to someone else from a buyers standpoint.
I know all things being perfect, they have to be worth at least upwards of 10 G's that would maybe fetch 10% of that on a good day. I thought about throwing out a random # like $500 for all of it, but I'm afraid one day I'd regret it if I ever had a son I could pass them down to. I'm not desperate for money or anything, so it's really just something to think about. Any of you ever went through a similar situation?
Today, I have no clue how to estimate their value. My last becket dates back to like 93. I was wondering if maybe there is some awesome, universal price guide I could find somewhere on the intrawebz to help me get an idea of what I'm looking at. Been kind if googling certain cards and getting eBay prices, but those vary hugely. I have a friend that's very interested in buying a majority of them, and although the more I look at them and realize that they almost have a priceless, nostalgic value to me.... I'd still love to know what they'd be worth to someone else from a buyers standpoint.
I know all things being perfect, they have to be worth at least upwards of 10 G's that would maybe fetch 10% of that on a good day. I thought about throwing out a random # like $500 for all of it, but I'm afraid one day I'd regret it if I ever had a son I could pass them down to. I'm not desperate for money or anything, so it's really just something to think about. Any of you ever went through a similar situation?
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:05 pm to Michael J Cocks
My dad has boxes and boxes of cards from back when we collected. He sold them in a store and they were literally stacked to the celing at one point.
I'm pretty sure the market has tanked. I remember our Nolan Ryan /Jerry Koosman rookie was worth upwards of $2k once. I doubt its a few hundred now, if that. Sucks because my dads collection was pretty good. Lots of old Yankees rookie cards in mint condition
I'm pretty sure the market has tanked. I remember our Nolan Ryan /Jerry Koosman rookie was worth upwards of $2k once. I doubt its a few hundred now, if that. Sucks because my dads collection was pretty good. Lots of old Yankees rookie cards in mint condition
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:08 pm to Michael J Cocks
Check ebay for cards that have sold recently that you own. Should give you a good idea of current value. My guess is you only have a couple that would be worth anything marginally substantial to a collector if any at all.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:08 pm to Michael J Cocks
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I thought about throwing out a random # like $500 for all of it, but I'm afraid one day I'd regret it if I ever had a son I could pass them down to. I'm not desperate for money or anything, so it's really just something to think about. Any of you ever went through a similar situation?
Just hang on to them and pass them down to your kids or something. Getting a couple hundred bucks now isn't worth selling them.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:09 pm to Michael J Cocks
I had a Jose Cruz jr and Travis lee split rookie card that was worth about 1500 when they first came out. Went to a quarter within a year or two. I do have some nice ones at my parents house that are probably still worth a decent amount
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:17 pm to Michael J Cocks
At this point baseball cards will only increase in value as historical items. There is no separate market anymore, or at least a significant enough one to really drive prices to worthwhile levels.
But in time, people will keep losing or throwing them away, and your era baseball cards will attain some value for documenting the game. The market is still flooded with 80s and 90s cards, but that'll change eventually. Eventually they'll probably gain a little value, and in the meantime they'll be fun to share with your children/grandchildren, assuming you make them put down the iPad.
But in time, people will keep losing or throwing them away, and your era baseball cards will attain some value for documenting the game. The market is still flooded with 80s and 90s cards, but that'll change eventually. Eventually they'll probably gain a little value, and in the meantime they'll be fun to share with your children/grandchildren, assuming you make them put down the iPad.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:24 pm to Michael J Cocks
I've still got a mint Upper Deck Ben McDonald rookie card somewhere. That card was supposed to make me rich.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:25 pm to Michael J Cocks
so much in this thread reminds me of bitcoin/cryptocurrency.
sorry for the hijack.
sorry for the hijack.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 1:29 pm to Michael J Cocks
If you really want to know which ones are valuable, first check e-bay to get an idea, but for a definitive pricing, buy a Becketts Price Guide. They are the number one authority on sports cards. If you don't want to invest in a book, buy a monthly magazine for a couple of bucks for the lastest values.
Yes, I have been in a similiar situation. When I had my collection(not nearly what you are describing) I was able to sell my collection for $800 back in '91. It was mostly 1983 through 1989, with a few older, moderately valuable cards. The money helped me get to Montana, so I was satisfied.
Yes, I have been in a similiar situation. When I had my collection(not nearly what you are describing) I was able to sell my collection for $800 back in '91. It was mostly 1983 through 1989, with a few older, moderately valuable cards. The money helped me get to Montana, so I was satisfied.
This post was edited on 2/24/14 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 2/24/14 at 2:58 pm to Michael J Cocks
Depends on what you have, I will buy them for a fair price, no bs.
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Posted on 2/24/14 at 2:59 pm to Michael J Cocks
I have an OJ Simpson rookie card. What do you think that's worth?
Posted on 2/25/14 at 10:13 am to Michael J Cocks
In addition to ebay, a site that specifically deals with all sorts of trading cards is a favorite of mine in trying to determine the "worth" of a card... www.comc.com Neat place to buy/sell.
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